IceDogs Take on OHL Leading 67’s in Rare Tuesday Night Match Up
The Niagara IceDogs are back in action tonight in the nation’s capital, visiting TD Place for a rare Tuesday night affair with the league-leading, Ottawa 67’s.
This evening’s contest marks the fourth and final meeting between the Eastern Conference rivals. Tonight’s game is the rescheduled game from December 15th.
The IceDogs are expected to be without Cam Peters, who continues to battle a lower-body injury.
Ottawa, ranked second in the Canadian Hockey League’s top ten, presents a tough task for the rebuilding IceDogs. The 67’s, who are led on the scoresheet by 2020 NHL Top Prospect, Marco Rossi. The Feldkirch, Austria native’s 116 points (38G, 78A) tops the OHL in scoring by six points. Fellow top draft-eligible forward Jack Quinn sits second in the league’s goal-scoring race, hitting twine 51 times in 61 appearances this season.
For Niagara, Jackson Doherty’s veteran leadership, and energy has helped in aiding the young hard-working IceDogs. The Ancaster native’s offensive potential shone through of late, earning points in four of his last six outings.
First-year forwards, Cameron Snow, Ethan Sim, and Anthony Agostinelli continue to gain and chemistry as a line, and in part head coach Billy Burke’s confidence, being trusted to play in nearly all situations.
Tonight’s game (7:00 p.m. ET) will be broadcast live on YourTV Niagara, OHL Live, Newstalk 610 CKTB.
Live updates will be provided on the IceDogs’ Twitter page.
Special Teams: Head to Head
Power Play | Penalty Kill | |
Niagara IceDogs | 20.7% | 70.6% |
Ottawa 67’s | 29.5% | 81.9% |
Injury Update
Cam Peters | Lower Body (Month to month) |
Tucker Tynan | Lower Body (Indefinite) |
The IceDogs return to the Meridian Centre on Saturday, March 14th against the Sudbury Wolves for their annual Billet Appreciation Night. Tickets are starting as low $15/person and can be purchased online HERE, or in person at the following locations:
IceDogs Meridian Centre Offices 905-687-3641
Meridian Centre Box Office
Pen Centre Customer Service
Seaway Mall Customer Service